A Golden Lamb Christmas

Each year we visit The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio

the last Sunday before Christmas Day. It's always a treat and a

 delight for all our senses!

Spending some time with Santa here is always a joy!

I have been a neglectful blogger of late and one reason

in particular has been a sad one.

We lost my precious mother just before Thanksgiving this year.

It was sudden and so quick and we are just coming up for air.

Still, we have so many sweet memories to hold on to and cherish.

We know that she would never wish us to let sadness take away

all our holiday joy. She was adamant about that in her last days.

We will be honoring her in every way this Christmas season and know

 she is with my father and all our other relatives and friends who are watching 

over us.

This photo was from our visit in 2013. 

We love you Mom.

Merry Christmas to you all and may the season bring

you much joy.

Love,

Susie Q

Autumn's Arrival

Fall is here in all it's glory.

“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year.

 The morning of the first September was crisp 

and golden as an apple.”

                                                               ~JK Rowling

“There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about 

the annual cascade of autumn leaves.” 

                                                                       ~Joe L. Wheeler

“Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season

 of beginning, spring.” 

                                               ~Truman Capote in 

                                                 Breakfast at Tiffany's

Enjoy this beautiful season and all the gifts it brings.

Stay safe, stay well. Be happy.

Warmly,

Susie Q

Summer Sweetness

Summer has its own special sweetness...sand and surf,

fresh lemonade,

seasonal bounty,

farm stand produce,

lazy days at the lake,

flowers,

festivals,

baseball,

and fireworks.

Yes, the warm, sultry days of Summer

have their own special brand of sweetness, their own

joys to delight in and savor.

Hoping your Summer is a magical one!

Hugs,

Susie Q